M'sian fisherman held hostage by Abu Sayyaf shot while attempting escape

Malaysian fisherman held hostage by Abu Sayyaf shot while attempting escape

A Malaysian fisherman who held hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in southern Philippines is now in critical condition after being shot by his captors yesterday.reported that Jari Abdullah, 34, from Sandakan, Sabah, was rescued by the Philippine Marine Battalion Landing Team 3 at around 4.25 pm yesterday, after he attempted to escape during a 15-minute crossfire between his Abu Sayyaf captors and the marines.

According to the report, Jari was airlifted to Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Hospital in Jolo, the capital town of Sulu province in southern Philippines.It was previously reported that Abu Sayyaf militants had kidnapped Jari and two other Indonesian fishermen identified as Hari Ardiansya, 19, and Hariadin, 45, from Pegasus Reef, Kinabatangan, Sabah on Dec 6 last year.To post or ‘like’ comments on Malaysiakini stories, you will need to sign in with an active paid subscription.

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